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DeSimone gains initial license approval to run Railroad Pass Casino

July 9, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Casino project updates, Licenses, Nevada

Joe DeSimone bought the Railroad Pass Casino and has initial approval from gaming regulators to run the property. Joe DeSimone purchased the property from MGM Resorts International in April 2015, but could not ...

Merger approved in Nevada to give Golden Gaming control of Maryland casino

Sam Mitchell

July 9, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Maryland, Nevada

On July 8th 2015, it was reported that the Golden Gaming have taken steps forward to expand beyond Nevada. Initial permission has been granted by the Gaming Control Board for the merger of Golden Gaming and ...

World Series of Poker main event attracts 6,420 entries

Sam Mitchell

July 9, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, Poker

On July 8th 2015 it was reported in Las Vegas that last years main event World Series of Poker winner will not have the chance to defend his title this year, but there is no shortage of pro poker players and so...

Eldorado Resorts buying two MGM Casinos in Reno

Sam Mitchell

July 8, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Nevada

Tuesday, July 7, 2015—MGM Resorts International and Eldorado Resorts announced their plans to shift ownership of two Reno, Nevada casinos. Eldorado Resorts already has 50% ownership of Silver Legacy, but will a...

Tourism improvement committee to be created for Southern Nevada

Sadonna Price

July 7, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Nevada

Just yesterday, the governor of Nevada signed an executive order which will see a new committee formed to work on tourism in the southern portion of the state. The committee will be working on projects to prior...

Las Vegas Sands Corp employees to decide on company’s philanthropy program

Renee Kingsley

July 7, 2015

Las Vegas, U.S.A., Gaming Industry News, Employment & Careers, Macau, Asian Casino News, Singapore, Nevada

The Las Vegas Sands Corp, the biggest gambling company in the world, recently decided to amend its internal policies to allow its employees to have a say in how the company uses its resources for community phil...

World Series of Poker Main Event starts today

Lars Jones

July 5, 2015

Las Vegas, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Poker Tournaments

Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas sees the return of the 46th WSOP Main Event Sunday, July 5th. Flights start at noon and run until 12:45am Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday for the $10,000 buy-in ultimat...

Sale confirmed; Grand Siena casino closed

Lars Jones

July 2, 2015

Casino closures, Nevada

Late Wednesday July 1, 2015 it was confirmed in the Reno Gazette-Journal that the Siena Hotel Spa Casino in Reno, Nevada has been sold. The casino closed at noon the previous day. Although the casino gaming ope...

Video game gambling up and coming in Nevada

Sam Mitchell

July 1, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Game manufacturers, Nevada

Video games hold more interest for the current generation than slot machines. These games of skill usually end in bragging rights only, but Nevada is trying to find a way to bring gambling to the new generation...

Bitcoin website operator Micon to plead guilty on gaming charge

Sadonna Price

June 29, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online Poker, Unlicensed Operation, Nevada

The operator of Seals with Clubs, Bryan Micon, has agreed to a guilty plea in a case based in Las Vegas to avoid serious jail time. According to Micon’s lawyer Richard Schonfeld, the poker site owner will have ...

Tourist traffic solution needed on Las Vegas Strip

Sadonna Price

June 29, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, Technology, Nevada

The four mile stretch of the Las Vegas Strip is a common destination for travelers to Nevada. The Strip features popular casino-resorts and is usually clogged with cars and taxis, even tourists walking to their...

Ālon Las Vegas details leaked; Strip property moving forward

Lars Jones

June 26, 2015

Tribal Gaming, Casino proposals, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino project updates, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Nevada

Details have been leaked about the much anticipated Ālon Las Vegas casino resort to be built on the Las Vegas Strip. The project is being headed up by Australian James Packer and former Wynn Resorts president A...

Billionaire Steve Wynn ordered to pay $422,389 in legal fees & costs

Renee Kingsley

June 25, 2015

U.S.A., Las Vegas, California, Macau, Asian Casino News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Nevada

Casino tycoon and billionaire Steve Wynn is no stranger to lawsuits or controversy as Wynn Resorts and Steve Wynn have had their fair share of battles over the years. What Wynn is not accustomed to is losing an...

Finance minister wants casino approval in Thailand

Renee Kingsley

June 23, 2015

Gaming Law & Legislation, Las Vegas, Casino proposals, Casino News, Illegal Bookmaking, Unlicensed Operation, Asian Casino News, Crime, Thailand

Thailand known as the ‘land of smiles’ is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Asia and one of the reasons why Sommai Phasee, Thailand’s finance minister wants the country’s military government to ap...

Micon to face US charges for unlicensed Nevada poker room

Sam Mitchell

June 22, 2015

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online Poker, Bitcoin accepting properties, Unlicensed Operation, Nevada

Bryan Micon fled to Antigua from the U.S. after gaming agents raided his Las Vegas home in February. According to reports in local media he is expected to return to Nevada and face charges as early as this week...

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DeSimone gains initial license approval to run Railroad Pass Casino

Merger approved in Nevada to give Golden Gaming control of Maryland casino

World Series of Poker main event attracts 6,420 entries

Eldorado Resorts buying two MGM Casinos in Reno

Tourism improvement committee to be created for Southern Nevada

Las Vegas Sands Corp employees to decide on company’s philanthropy program

World Series of Poker Main Event starts today

Sale confirmed; Grand Siena casino closed

Video game gambling up and coming in Nevada

Bitcoin website operator Micon to plead guilty on gaming charge

Tourist traffic solution needed on Las Vegas Strip

Ālon Las Vegas details leaked; Strip property moving forward

Billionaire Steve Wynn ordered to pay $422,389 in legal fees & costs

Finance minister wants casino approval in Thailand

Micon to face US charges for unlicensed Nevada poker room

Genting Berhad Announces Leadership Transition as Lim Kok Thay Steps Down as CEO

Queensland Government Launches Comprehensive Racing Industry Review

Victoria Gambling Regulator Fines Peninsula Club Over Underage Gambling

Thailand Revises Casino Entry Rules, Drops $1.5M Bank Balance Requirement

Whiskey Pete’s Casino Closure: A Three-Year Hiatus in Primm